#orbicular jasper

[salemoleander]

Jasper and Baldur, enjoying their respective perches

[goinggoats]

I need to go to the mountains for my health in the morning but I still have no idea where I'll go...

[luciana-909]

Understanding the Healing Properties of Ocean Jasper Orbicular

Introduction

Have you ever wondered about the incredible healing properties of ocean jasper orbicular? This fascinating gemstone has been revered for centuries due to its unique composition and remarkable effects on the mind, body, and soul. In this article, we will delve deep into the world of ocean jasper orbicular and explore its various healing properties. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and prepare to be amazed!

What is Ocean Jasper Orbicular?

Ocean jasper orbicular, also known as the "stone of joy," is a mesmerizing gemstone that is found in only one place in the world - Madagascar. Its distinctive appearance, featuring vibrant colors and intricate patterns, makes it a sought-after gem among collectors and crystal enthusiasts.

Healing Properties

Physical Healing

Ocean jasper orbicular is believed to possess a wide range of physical healing properties. It is said to boost the immune system and promote overall well-being. This gemstone is also believed to have a positive impact on the digestive system, helping to alleviate stomach-related issues and promoting healthy digestion.

Emotional Healing

When it comes to emotional healing, ocean jasper orbicular is truly a gem. It is believed to help release negative emotions and promote a sense of peace and tranquility. This gemstone is also said to enhance one's ability to communicate effectively and foster harmonious relationships with others.

Spiritual Healing

In the realm of spiritual healing, ocean jasper orbicular is hailed as a powerful tool. It is believed to facilitate deep meditation and connect one with their inner self. This gemstone is also said to enhance spiritual growth and intuition, allowing individuals to tap into their higher consciousness.

How to Use Ocean Jasper Orbicular

There are various ways to harness the healing properties of ocean jasper orbicular. You can wear it as jewelry, such as a pendant or bracelet, to keep its energy close to your body throughout the day. Meditating with ocean jasper orbicular is also a popular practice, as it helps to calm the mind and promote inner peace.

Conclusion

In conclusion, ocean jasper orbicular is truly a remarkable gemstone with extraordinary healing properties. Whether you are seeking physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, this gem has something to offer. So, next time you come across ocean jasper orbicular, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and connect with its powerful energy. You might just discover a whole new level of healing and well-being.

[geologyin-blog]

Rare, Colorful Orbicular Ocean Jasper Palmstones from the Marovato mine in Madagascar 📷 Photo: Om Crystals

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Please tell us more about characters assigned rocks 👀

Oh no my trap card! long post time!

Okay, the rocks that I assign to characters depend on a lot of different factors (mostly vibes), am I planning aesthetic matches? eg. rubies and garnets for technoblade? Narrative matches? eg. gypsum for dream? Character matches? vibe or function? eg. feldspar for techno, muscovite for phil? The result is a pile of different rocks assigned to each of my special little guys, some with more uhh tenuous connections than others.

Let's go over the rocks I assigned to the syndicate (+dream) and why:

First up, Technoblade and K-Feldspar:

This is one based mostly off of vibes. It's one of my favorite feldspars and Technoblade is my favorite guy. And orthoclase feldspar, or K-feldspar, is PINK.

But I am nothing if not able to make explanations for things that were initially just based on vibes. Let's look a little beyond, shall we? Feldspars are known for being very structured in the sense that they have two defined cleavage planes at 90 degrees to each other, making rectangular blocks with irregular ends. Techno, to me, is the pillar of support and structure to his friends, so a cleavage pattern that reflects that is fitting. (in contrast, I think Ranboo's character could be represented by obsidian, which is glass-like). Beyond that, feldspar is the most common mineral in the earth's crust, making up about 60% of the crust. In terms of Technoblade, this could represent his impact on the mcyt community, his character's role in driving many major plotlines, or if you like the old immortals hc, a lasting impact on the world throughout history. (If you like the old immortals theory, please consider pairing feldspar techno with olivine philza! Olivine is a green mineral, the most abundant in the upper mantle!)

A couple other notes: K-feldspar is pink because it has iron mixed into it, but it's named for the high concentration of potassium. Potassium is also known for: exploding! Also. It's PINK. But, generally I do tend to associate feldspars with Philza instead of Technoblade, because feldspars are what makes moonstone and labradorite, and I tend to associate moon and star mythos and symbolism with Phil.

Philza and muscovite:

I know I just wrote muscovite, but I was thinking of fuchsite, which is a chromium-rich muscovite!

I can't really put a finger on why I feel that muscovite fits Phil so well, but I think the micas suit him. Maybe it's something about how they used to use Mica to make windows (Muscovy glass, from Moscow, gives muscovite it's name!), and I feel that Philza's builds and character act as windows into rich worldbuilding. Maybe it's something about the fact that micas are made of many many layers and Philza adds a depth to each of his characters (and even literal layers with the colorzas). Muscovite is generally clear and reflective, while biotite micas can be dark enough to be black even in thin sheets. both suit Phil in my opinion, but the inclusion of alluminum in muscovite sometimes gives it a metallic sheen. It can be thin and transparent sheets, but it's still durable and versatile as a material. Maybe that reminded me of how people always see Technoblade as the warrior, but Philza has been known as a survivor for just as long if not longer.

Connor and Ocean Jasper:

I'm going to be honest. I know nothing about this guy.

Ocean jasper is blue. He's blue. What more is there to say?

Ocean jasper, or orbicular jasper, is a pretty rare stone! The main reason I assigned this to C!connor, other than the color, is that from the little I knew of his character, he was still somehow everywhere. That sums up my understanding of jasper pretty well too! It's a silicate mineral, defined more by its crystal structure than its composition, but some people still just call it chalcedony or quartz, and jasper is everywhere with lots of varieties! It reminded me of seeing all of C!connor's appearances with his normal skin and all the time traveler theories. The same Connor under different names, the same quartz under different names.

Niki Nihachu and Rhodochrosite:

This is the one I feel fits the best, actually! Yes I did initially think of it because it's pink, but Rhodochrosite is an extremely cool mineral and I think the fact that people think of it as "just pink" reflects perception of Niki's character compared to her true depth.

Just look at the versatility of it! From crystals to roses to speleothems. Rhodochrosite has been used for manganese, which is used in steel and aluminum alloy production, or to concentrate silver. In both cases the process is destructive and creates a lot of byproducts, which reminded me of the hurt caused to C!Niki through the revolution, and the way she was spoken over and ignored after. Another aspect of rhodochrosite is that it generally forms in hydrothermal veins. High pressure formation conditions to create this beautiful mineral reflect, to me, Niki's arc of finding herself again.

Ranboo and Snowflake Obsidian:

I think any obsidian fit's C!Ranboo well, but you know I had to choose snowflake obsidian because it's black and white.

Ranboo's fragmented memory made me think that a fracturing material would be a good fit, and obsidian has the properties of glass. It is also not lost on me that obsidian forms when magma or lava hit water. However, snowflake obsidian forms through the process of devitrification (vitri-, like vitreous, meaning glass-like), where glasslike substances become crystalline. The white material is cristobalite, a silicate material that forms at high temperatures. What this means is that snowflake obsidian is not as glass-like as other types of obsidian, just as Ranboo's memory loss is not exactly what it first appears to be either.

Dream and Gypsum:

Gypsum, in some forms called selenite, is a pretty well-known mineral. However, many of the forms are known under different names so people do not realize that they are all the same mineral.

Gypsum can form roses, clear selenite, reflective satin spar, the sands of white dunes, rock, crystals, and more. It's used in construction, to make chalk, to make buildings, to analyze mineral thin sections, to measure hardness on the Mohs scale, and to charge crystals by those that believe in spiritual properties of minerals. I see these many different forms as parallels to Dream's many faces on the server, real and perceived. Many different names given to different forms of the same person. I think the many used of gypsum also reflect the perception of Dream by the rest of the server. Gypsum is attributed power by some (is Dream the most powerful villian on the server?) and use by geologists and builders (Is Dream a way to get the revival book? Is he an ally?), but one of the main qualities is that it has a very low hardness, and is very easily broken. Is the role and name assigned to Dream, by others and by himself, more than he can fulfill without breaking?

[gimmerocks-pls]

Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper) is a very rare variety of Jasper that can only be found in Madagascar. This particular variety of Jasper is known for it's vibrant colors and distinctive orb-like patterns which are a result of Quartz (Feldspar) needle-like crystals that come together to create spherical structures. Ocean jasper comes in green, brown, blue, yellow, grey, white, pink, and red. The red Hughes derive from iron in the form of hematite, yellow and gray from Clay, and brown often from Geothite. The earliest history of Ocean Jasper is unknown. Although, deposits were first written about in Alfred LaCroix's "Mineralogy of Madagascar" and the earliest known examples of Ocean Jasper belonged to Richard Baldauf in Kambamby. The stone's rarity could arguably be a result of the harsh conditions of which it must be extracted. Ocean Jasper is mined from the base of a cliff, only accessed by boat during low tide. Because of this, the stone can only be collected by hand, as large mechanical digging equipment could not be used. The extraction of Ocean Jasper was stopped in 2006 when locality was deemed depleted as well as heightened safety risks. Sadly, only seven deposits have been found and most, if not all have been mined out. Jasper on the market today is either a back stock or has been hoarded by collectors and sellers for years.

[fromthedust]

Ocean Jasper - cube cut from the first vein

Ocean Jasper, also known as orbicular jasper, is a variety of quartz. It has fibrous spherulites formed as a result of extensive alteration and silification of former tuffs. These structures tend to have radial growth from central points which give the stone circular orbicular patternings. It comes in many colors and spherical patterns, and its hardness on the Mohs scale is 7. It is found in northwestern Madagascar in the Analalava district. There are several known veins, each with unique attributes. The original first vein is located near the village of Marovato, having similar patterns to the eighth vein, which is nearly tapped-out.

Below are some polished slabs and spheroids cut from the eighth vein.

[addicted2wasps]

My complete arrangement of orbicular ocean jasper spheres to date. All colours and sizes! I find them so satisfying. The holy grail of my collection.

[contremineur]

Orbicular jasper from Madagascar

from here

[drafthearse]

Orbicular jasper from Madagascar.

[betweenblackberrybranches]

I offer a stone of friendship!

~~which is orbicular Jasper. Also I am always willing to hang out. I'm just shy and awkward. I'm sorryy. ^^;~~

Hugging you! Hugging you! Hugging you!!! We can be shy and awkward together!

:O STONE OF FRIENDSHIP!!!!! And its so pretty!!! I love jasper!

I give you my really nice labradorite in return!!!!

[mybeingthere]

Ocean Jasper, a marketing term for a spherulitic orbicular jasper, a variety which contains coloured orbs or spherical inclusions or zones.

"This new rock has been found along the northwest coast of Madagascar after years of unsuccessful searching. The deposit formed as a rhyolite flow but has been completely silicified. The rhyolitic eyes or orbs come in an astonishing array of colors and color combinations. The background can be white, pink, green, red, or yellow. Botryoidal formations as well as white and deep green druzy are also common. The deposit has been discovered at the edge of the ocean. It can only be seen and collected at low tide. The area has no road so the material must be transported to civilization by boat." (The Lapidary Journal)

The existence of chalcedony deposits in the area was first written about in Alfred Lacroix's Minéralogie de Madagascar published in 1922. However orbicular material is not specifically mentioned. Dr. Klaus Thalheim has documented one of the earliest known examples of Ocean Jasper, a slab from Kabamby. It belonged to Richard Baldauf, an early 20th century German collector.

In 1977 a photo of Kabamby Ocean Jasper was included in Grund's Encyclopédie des Minéraux (Encyclopedia of Minerals), sparking interest in the stone. Ocean Jasper was rediscovered at the turn of the millennium by Paul Obeniche. Like many others, he first saw it in Grund's encyclopedia. Paul launched a series of excursions to locate it. Ocean Jasper was found again in October of 1999, on the shoreline outside the village of Marovato. The original Kabamby material was found nearby later.

Ocean Jasper was introduced to the general public at the Tucson gem show in January of 2000. It was named there by Paul Obeniche and Eugene Mueller. They called it Ocean Jasper because it resembles the waves and ripples of water and the mine was first discovered along the shoreline, originally accessible only at low tide.

[luciana-909]

The Complete Guide to Ocean Jasper Orbicular

Introduction

In this article, we will explore the mesmerizing beauty of ocean jasper orbicular. Brace yourself for a journey into the depths of the ocean, where nature's wonders await.

What is Ocean Jasper Orbicular?

Ocean jasper orbicular is a rare and unique gemstone that is found in only one place in the world - the coast of Madagascar. Its distinct patterns and vibrant colors make it a favorite among gemstone enthusiasts and collectors.

The Beauty of Nature

Imagine holding a piece of the ocean in your hands. Ocean jasper orbicular captures the essence of the sea, with its swirling patterns reminiscent of waves crashing against the shore. Each stone is a work of art, crafted by nature over millions of years.

Healing Properties

Not only is ocean jasper orbicular visually stunning, but it also carries powerful healing properties. It is believed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and bring a sense of tranquility to the wearer. Whether worn as jewelry or used in meditation, this gemstone can help restore balance and harmony in your life.

Fun Facts

Did you know that ocean jasper orbicular was first discovered in 1999? Since then, it has gained popularity among gemstone collectors worldwide.

The colors of ocean jasper orbicular can vary greatly, ranging from vibrant greens and blues to earthy browns and reds. No two stones are alike, making each one truly unique.

Some believe that ocean jasper orbicular has the power to enhance one's creativity and imagination. It is often used by artists and writers to tap into their creative flow.

Conclusion

Ocean jasper orbicular is a true marvel of nature. Its exquisite beauty and healing properties make it a prized gemstone for many. Whether you are a gemstone enthusiast or simply appreciate the wonders of the natural world, ocean jasper orbicular is sure to captivate your heart and soul.

[mysticalblizzardcolor]

Ocean Jasper (also called Orbicular Jasper) is an unusual jasper found only at a remote location on the coast of Madagascar that can only be mined at low tide!

[bekkathyst]

New Item Sale (April 23, ‘23) Item #18

$40 - $98 each - Free EU & US shipping on orders over $60

Old stock ocean jasper. These were already old stock when I got them around 6 years ago. This isn’t mined anymore. They’re priced by the quality of the orbicular pattern and the colors.

#18A.) 3” / $60

#18B.) 3” / $70

#18C.) 2.75” / $98

#18D.) 2” / $80

#18E.) 2.8” / $60

#18F.) 2.3” / $40

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